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Program Activities

A comprehensive workplace wellness program offers a variety of activities and events that encourage employees with different health profiles to participate. Even companies with limited resources can implement some of the program activities listed below, focusing on those with the greatest impact such as tobacco cessation, weight management, active lifestyles, and diabetes prevention.

Based on your research and planning, programs you offer might include:

Diabetes Prevention and Management

Offer diabetes education throughout the year. Lesson plans links are located on the left side of this page.

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Do health plans offer program resources? Answer: Many health plans do offer program resources. Check with the health plan used by your company to see what they offer. Numerous resources as presented in Diabetes at Work are also available in the public domain. These resources are free and have undergone vigorous review and testing.

We are a manufacturing company and cannot take time off the line for activites. What can we do? Answer: Consider offering programs before and after shifts or over lunch. Online course and webinars may also be a resource employees can use.